Expansion of youth empowerment centres’ programmes on track

TDT | Manama                                                   

The Daily Tribune – www.newsofbahrain.com

The Ministry of Youth Affairs has affirmed its ongoing coordination with relevant authorities to monitor the allocation of lands for “youth empowerment” centres that currently operate from rented premises instead of permanent ones.

This statement came in response to a parliamentary question posed by Member of Parliament, Hassan Ibrahim.

The ministry further explained that it is actively working on expanding and diversifying the range of youth programmes, activities, and events. These efforts align with a clear strategy and are based on the available resources and capabilities.

The aim is to discover and nurture young talents, showcasing their abilities at local, regional, and international levels.

Highlighting the ministry’s commitment to supporting youth centers, it was revealed that the Kingdom currently hosts 38 youth empowerment centers.

These include 15 in the Northern Governorate, 10 in the Capital Governorate, 9 in the Southern Governorate, and 4 in Muharraq Governorate.

The ministry emphasised its dedication to fostering the potential of young individuals, recognising their crucial role in nation-building.

Endeavours

Regarding initiatives, projects, awards, and programmes dedicated to youth, the ministry highlighted several noteworthy endeavours.

These include the prestigious King Hamad Award for Empowering Youth to Achieve Sustainable Development Goals and the Nasser bin Hamad International Award for Youth Creativity.

Additionally, the ministry organises events such as Bahraini Youth Day and Gulf Youth Day, alongside national projects like “Voice of Youth,” “Bahraini Youth Ambassadors,” and “Youth City 2030,” among others, which are either presented or overseen by the ministry across various centers.

Regarding the establishment of youth centers and their headquarters, the ministry explained that the process follows the procedures outlined in the law governing social and cultural associations, clubs, and private institutions.

The ministry provided an update on the construction of the North Sahla Youth Empowerment Center, stating that it is ongoing with the appointed contractor.